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fairs

  • Published
    July 26, 2020

    Summer without the fair leaves foul feeling in the air

    Organizers, vendors and 4-H'ers take a financial hit from fair cancellations, and you can kiss fried dough goodbye.

  • Published
    June 10, 2020

    Cumberland County Fair canceled for first time in a century

    The fair, which dates back to 1868, was also canceled during the Spanish Flu pandemic 100 years ago.

  • Published
    December 2, 2019

    Holiday fairs

    SCARBOROUGH The annual Blue Point Church Christmas Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, 236 Pine Point Road. The fair will feature many local crafters, holiday wreaths and centerpieces, a baked goods table, a Grandma’s attic table and raffles. A fresh haddock chowder luncheon will be held from […]

  • Published
    November 11, 2019

    Holiday Fairs

    STANDISH Village Square Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Standish Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Road. Featuring fabulous apple fritters, a Cookie Walk, From the Garden, Craft Corner, Christmas Room, and luncheon items, including sandwiches, homemade chowders, stews and chili, served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For […]

  • Published
    September 15, 2019

    Ready, set, bake! Fairs give home cooks a chance to get creative

    Several who regularly enter the food contests at the Cumberland County Fair and the Fryeburg Fair share their experiences.

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  • Published
    August 9, 2019

    With future of harness racing at Topsham fair uncertain, advocates step up

    The Topsham Fair is the smallest in the state to host harness racing.

  • Published
    May 19, 2019

    Great Falls and a great balloon festival in Lewiston

    The annual balloon festival in Lewiston is just one of the great things happening in western Maine this summer. Here's a sample of activities to choose from.